2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Ford F-150 and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6. 2007 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-150 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
