2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1421 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
