2004 Ford C-MAX vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 Ford C-MAX and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Ford C-MAX and 2004 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford C-MAX (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 Ford C-MAX.
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, 2004 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (197 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford C-MAX | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | C-MAX | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
