2007 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2007 BMW 116 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 2007 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
