1981 BMW 528 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 BMW 528 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 1981 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
