2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 502 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 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 | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
