2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2910 mm |