2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
