2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 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 130 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-350 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
