2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford C-MAX
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Ford C-MAX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 263 kg more than 2004 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
