2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 125 L |
