2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Tribute | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
