1998 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 BMW 320 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Focus |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |