2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1276 kg more than 2002 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |
