1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-250 | 626 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |