2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 5 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 42 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 144 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-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 2010 Mazda CX-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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
