1996 BMW 332 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 456 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 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:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 332 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
