2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 3016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 167 L |
