1975 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 721 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
