2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 132 L |