2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2007 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |