2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-350 and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. 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-350 (475 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-350 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
