2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Ford Fusion 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 131 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 Ford Fusion. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Fusion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |