2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-250 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 60 L |
