2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2005 Mazda Premacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 54 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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
