1971 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 162 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Focus (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Focus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
