2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-250 and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3.
Because 2011 Ford F-250 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 2011 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3, 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-250 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
