2001 Ford TE-50 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 TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | TE-50 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
