2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 843 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 994 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 42 L |
