2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2008 Mazda B4000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1676 kg more than 2008 Mazda B4000.
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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B4000. 2008 Mazda B4000 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda B4000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2008 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-250 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4034 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 74 L |
