2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
