2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2012 Ford Expedition and 2012 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1526 kg more than 2012 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda BT-50. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2651 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 64 L |
