2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 207 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2910 mm |
