2011 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 2012 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-8 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
