2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fiesta | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |