2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-150 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2710 mm |