2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | 626 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
