2005 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 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 401 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Territory |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 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 | 1615 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |