2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5409 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 | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 132 L |
