2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Marathon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |