2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-350 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2990 mm |
