2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 2007 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
