2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-250 would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-250 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 48 L |
