Dodge Dakota vs. Ford Ranger
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Highlights
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
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$33,550
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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60 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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302 hp
210 hp Horsepower
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270 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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270 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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310 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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53 in
Tailgate Width
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56 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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131 in
Wheelbase
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129 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall
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211 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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38 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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69 in
Height, Overall
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74 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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4,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,799 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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1,799 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,809 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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2,427 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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4,240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,784 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,882 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,211 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,241 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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698 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2026 Ford Ranger?
The 2011 Dodge Dakota is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 Dakota versus a reliability rating of 3.8 for the 2026 Ranger.
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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