2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2840 mm |
