2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (171 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 (319 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 196 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |