2007 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Crown Victoria | Dakota |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |