2003 Ford GT vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT | Marathon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |