2004 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 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:

2004 BMW 318 2007 Ford Territory
Make BMW Ford
Model 318 Territory
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 206 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.4 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L