1996 BMW 540 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 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 281 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
