2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 39 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (319 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |