1971 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 36 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 281 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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Focus |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |