Dodge Dakota vs. Ford Ranger
Highlights
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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 |
|
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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
21 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2027 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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