2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 335 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 2009 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |