2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Ford Tonka
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 898 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Ford Tonka | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Tonka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 4200 mm |
