2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-150 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
