Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Dakota Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Explorer Sport Trac is most certainly nimbler than the Dodge Dakota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dakota's engine is somewhat smaller than the Ford's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't much more powerful than the Dakota.

Utility
The Dodge Dakota's more massive trunk will accommodate more big items than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Dodge Dakota and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Dakota is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or sizeable animals. Towing is significantly more the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's forte than it is the Dodge Dakota's.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Dakota.

Dimensions
The Dodge Dakota's tank is approximately the same size as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's, though the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's is a little bigger. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Dakota to the dealership as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Explorer Sport Trac is a tad more economical than the Dodge Dakota. When it comes to MSRP, the Dodge costs considerably less than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Warranty
The Explorer Sport Trac and the Dakota have the same basic warranty.