2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 522 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Tribute | Flex |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
