2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford C-Max (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford C-Max should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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, 2012 Ford C-Max (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3. 2012 Mazda 3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | C-Max | 3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1626 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2648 mm | 2639 mm |
