2009 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 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:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |
