2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (161 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | E-350 | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |