2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-150 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
