1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford C-Max is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 338 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 626 | C-Max |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2788 mm |
