2007 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 BMW 545 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 545. 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |