2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Ford Edge
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 Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge 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 Edge | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Edge |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |