1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 Mazda 121. 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, 1998 Ford Focus (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | 121 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
