2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 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 | 132 L |
