2006 Ford GT vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2006 Ford GT and 2006 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT | Drifter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |