2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Ford Ranger 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 562 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
