2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Because 2005 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |
