1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, both 1995 Mazda MX-3 and 1995 Ford Aspire were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | MX-3 | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
