2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
