2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 330 2006 Ford Territory
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Territory
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L