2008 Ford Territory vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 5 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 485 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Territory | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
