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Dodge Dakota vs. Ford Ranger

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Starting MSRP
$23,210
$34,020
Towing Capacity
N/A
3,500 lbs
Bed Length
79 in
60 in
Engine Type
Gas V6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
21 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 302 hp
  • 210 hp
270 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Engine Type
Gas V6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
3.7L/226
2.3 L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
270 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
310 @ 3000
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
21 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Front Tire Size
P245/70R16
P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R16
P255/70SR17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
17 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Suspension Type - Front
Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Leaf
Axle Type - Front
N/A
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
Rigid Axle

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
44 ft
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
56 in
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
35 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
54 in
Wheelbase
131 in
129 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
219 in
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
211 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
76 in
Height, Overall
69 in
74 in
Overhang, Front
38 in
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
49 in
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31 in
34 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
60 in
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
45 in
48 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
18 in
21 in
Tailgate Width
53 in
56 in
Cargo Volume
47 ft³
49 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
30 ft³
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Base Curb Weight
N/A
4,240 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,427 lbs
2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,784 lbs
1,882 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,211 lbs
4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,799 lbs
1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,799 lbs
1,809 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,000 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,650 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
465 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,650 lbs
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
698 lbs
350 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
3,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,700 lbs
6,500 lbs
Curb Weight
4,211 lbs
4,241 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,010 lbs
6,050 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
136
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Dodge Dakota2027 Ford Ranger
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Rear Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x 1.1 in
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
12 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2027 Ford Ranger?

The 2027 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Dakota with 23 MPG combined versus 17 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2027 Ford Ranger?

The 2011 Dodge Dakota is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Ranger with a $23,210 starting MSRP versus a $34,020 starting MSRP.

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