2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 193 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2002 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
