2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger 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 (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
