2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 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 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 67 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 209 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |