2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 2 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Focus | 2 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |