2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
