2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 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 Tribute (262 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
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2005 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Tribute | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 198 Nm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |