2001 Ford 49 vs. 2000 Mazda Tribute

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 127 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford 49. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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