2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Ford F-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 F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-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 F-150 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |