2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (147 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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, 2009 Mazda 6 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Focus | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |