2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer. 2004 Mazda B2500 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mazda B2500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Explorer | B2500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |