2005 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 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 95 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 320 2007 Ford Territory
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Territory
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 149 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 216 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L


 

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