2003 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 456 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 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:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 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 | 1560 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
