2007 Ford Focus vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 401 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | 616 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
