2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2011 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2011 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Explorer | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Explorer | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4912 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
