2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 302 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Dakota | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
