2001 BMW Compact vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact 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 436 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact 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:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2008 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Compact | Territory |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
