2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2000 Ford TL-50 and 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 483 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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 TL-50 (570 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford TL-50 | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | TL-50 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |