2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Explorer | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2990 mm |
