2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
Because 2009 Ford E-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | E-150 | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |