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. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 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 126 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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
