1981 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 426 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
