1993 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW 840 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 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
