2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
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 Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
