2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
Because 2006 BMW 325 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 2006 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
