2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 291 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. 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 2004 Mazda B2300. 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) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
