2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mazda Spiano
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Mazda Spiano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 518 kg more than 2004 Mazda Spiano. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Mazda Spiano | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Focus | Spiano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |