2011 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-8 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 136 L |
