2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota. 2012 Ford Expedition 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. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Expedition | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Expedition | Dakota |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 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 | 106 L | 83 L |