2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. 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 121 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2009 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 (319 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
