2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 422 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
