2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-8 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
