2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 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 Ford F-250 (476 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 2939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |
