1956 BMW 503 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1956 BMW 503 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 BMW 503. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
