2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 Explorer (345 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Explorer | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
