2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1571 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 132 L |
