2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 887 kg more than 1995 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 Expedition (395 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Expedition | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2447 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 132 L |
