2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-150 and 2004 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | F-150 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
