2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2009 Mazda B4000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B4000.
Because 2009 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B4000 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, 2009 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
