2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-450 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-450 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 55 L |