2008 Ford Territory vs. 2011 BMW 120

To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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 689 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.

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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 2011 BMW 120
Make Ford BMW
Model Territory 120
Year Released 2008 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1995 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 380 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 16.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 226 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2015 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 5770 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 51 L


 

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