2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 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 B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1671 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
