2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 144 L |
