2006 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 BMW 645 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 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |