2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 626. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-350 | 626 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 621 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 58 L |