2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 297 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota. 2008 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1960 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dakota | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 54 L |
