2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 420 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |