2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 6 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
