Crash comparison
Two vehicles, head-on, same speed. The heavier one pushes the lighter one backward, so its occupants feel a smaller change in speed.
The F150 wins this one. MX-5 occupants take a 2.00× harder hit at 35 mph each.
The F150 wins this one.
MX-5 occupants take a 2.00× harder hit at 35 mph each.
2025 Mazda MX-5
- EPA test weight
- 2,750 lb
- Hit felt
- 46.7 mph
- NHTSA frontal
- Not rated by NHTSA
Winner
2025 Ford F150
- EPA test weight
- 5,500 lb
- Hit felt
- 23.3 mph
- NHTSA frontal
- 5 of 5 stars
NHTSA stars only compare vehicles within 250 lb of the same body style. These are 2,750 lb apart, so weight decides.
Compares physics, not vehicle damage. Real crashes vary with speed, angle and structure. Weights: EPA test weight.