2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, 2007 Mazda 2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 136 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 566 kg more than 2007 Mazda 2. 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 2007 Mazda 2. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 2. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | 2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |