2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2002 Ford Taurus and 2002 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda B2500 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 Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taurus | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
