2010 BMW 335 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2010 BMW 335 and 2010 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 335 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |