2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1296 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | Drifter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |