1985 BMW 324 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 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 756 kg more than 1985 BMW 324.
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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 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:
1985 BMW 324 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 324 | Territory |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 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 | 1260 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |