2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. 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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 132 L |
