2011 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2011 Mazda Tribute and 2011 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford S-Max weights approximately 259 kg more than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Tribute | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
