2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-8 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 115 L |