2001 Ford 49 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8

To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 130 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.

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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda RX-8 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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