2003 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Focus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |