2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Familia | F-350 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |