2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 656 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.

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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW Z4 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:

2008 BMW Z4 2007 Ford Territory
Make BMW Ford
Model Z4 Territory
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 244 HP
Torque 250 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 240 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1310 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 76 L