1972 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 134 kg more than 1972 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, 2002 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Focus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
