2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Ford Explorer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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2006 Ford Explorer | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Explorer | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2261 cc |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |