2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 6 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |