2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | ST 460 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |