2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 2012 Ford E-350

To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.

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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter. 2012 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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