2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 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 640 kg more than 2009 BMW 316.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2009 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Territory | 316 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |