2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2007 Ford E-150 and 2007 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-150 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
