2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Escape (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
