Mazda MAZDA5 vs. Ford E-150 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mazda MAZDA5 is tremendously cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda MAZDA5 costs markedly less than the Econoline Cargo.

Utility
The Mazda will doubtless prove more convenient than the Ford Econoline Cargo for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Econoline Cargo's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDA5.

Dimensions
The Ford Econoline Cargo is tremendously more ponderous than the Mazda MAZDA5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Econoline Cargo than the Mazda MAZDA5 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda MAZDA5 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ford. The Mazda's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Ford.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Ford Econoline Cargo packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda MAZDA5 down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the Mazda MAZDA5 and the Ford Econoline Cargo are likely to feel slightly slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
With its front-wheel drive layout, the Mazda MAZDA5 likely has better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Ford Econoline Cargo; on the other hand, the Ford Econoline Cargo's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better dry traction. The Ford Econoline Cargo has substantially wider tires than the Mazda MAZDA5. Keep in mind that bigger tires could look and feel better, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Mazda MAZDA5 is indubitably sprier than the Ford Econoline Cargo, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDA5's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford Econoline Cargo's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Ford Econoline Cargo packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Mazda could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Econoline Cargo as far as pickup.

Overview
The Econoline Cargo and the Mazda MAZDA5 have the same basic after-sale protection.