2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2004 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-250 and 2004 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2004 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 2. (111 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2004 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-250 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
