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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 407 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 4605 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
