2004 Ford Focus vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 624 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Focus | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |