2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2011 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2011 Mazda B2300 is newer by 11 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 317 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B2300.
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, 2011 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2011 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 2011 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | ST 460 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
