2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1591 kg more than 2010 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Excursion | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 83 L |