2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 251 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 Marathon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Marathon | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1266 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |