2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 546 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
