2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Ford F-250 and 2003 Mazda Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 2003 Mazda Roadster has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-250 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 48 L |