2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-350 and 2006 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 88 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-350 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |