2007 Ford Territory vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Territory 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Ford BMW
Model Territory 5 Series
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Crossover Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 4395 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 439 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 651 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 180 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 5.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2132 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1559 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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