2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-150 | Marathon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2680 mm |