1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 381 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1502 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
