2017 Ford Mustang vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: All About The Weight

The Ford Mustang might have more power to offer but the Mazda MX-5 Miata is all about its lightweight body. Which model do you think is the better performance model?

The Ford Mustang will be coming in with a 3.7 liter V6 engine that will be delivering about 300hp and 280Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It is estimated that the Ford Mustang will be able to return about 17mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway. The Ford Mustang also weighs in at 3526lbs.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, on the other hand, will be powered by a 2.0 liter Premium Unleaded I-4 engine that will be delivering about 155hp and 148lb ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission and will return about 27mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway. The Mazda MX-5 Miata might have a smaller engine but it only weighs in at 2332lbs.

The Ford Mustang base model will retail for $23,782 while the Mazda MX-5 Miata will retail for $23,563.

Leave a Comment

DMCA.com Protection Status