Dodge Dakota vs. Ford Ranger

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2011 Dodge Dakota
$23,210
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$33,550
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
$33,550
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
79 in
Bed Length
60 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V6
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
302 hp
210 hp
Horsepower
270 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

N/A
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

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

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Safety

-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2026 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 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2011 Dodge Dakota is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Ranger with a $23,210 starting MSRP versus a $33,550 starting MSRP.

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