2004 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 2 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
