2004 Mazda Laputa vs. 2004 Ford Lynx
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Laputa and 2004 Ford Lynx 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 Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Lynx (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Lynx should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Lynx weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Mazda Laputa. 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 Lynx (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa. 2004 Ford Lynx has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda Laputa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Lynx will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Laputa | 2004 Ford Lynx | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Laputa | Lynx |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
