2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Puma
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Ford Puma 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 110 more horse power than 2005 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2005 Ford Puma. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Puma. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Puma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
