2010 BMW M6 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2010 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 805 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 M6 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 M6. 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
