2002 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-250 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-250 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-250 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2789 mm |
