2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
