2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Mazda Marathon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mustang (326 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Marathon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |