2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
