2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Expedition | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |