1956 BMW 501 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 611 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 501 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
