2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taurus | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
