2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 64 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Premacy | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Premacy | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
