2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 575 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | 323 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
