2007 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |
