Dodge Dakota vs. Ford F-150 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Dakota is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. The Ford isn't much pricier than the Dodge with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Ford F-150 is likely a better choice than the Dodge regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or big animals. The Ford F-150 will definitely prove more convenient than the Dodge Dakota for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's little the Dodge Dakota can tow that the F-150 cannot.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the Ford.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford F-150's front cabin compared to the Dakota. The F-150 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 than the Dakota because of its bigger tank. The Ford F-150 and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the F-150 and the Dakota most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dakota's engine is substantially smaller than the Ford F-150's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford F-150 is considerably more powerful than the Dodge Dakota. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.