1992 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 366 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
