1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 Mazda Xedos 9
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-150 and 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-150 | Xedos 9 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
