2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-350 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 62 L |
