2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2008 Ford Territory
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Territory
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 0 HP
Torque 190 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 228 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L


 

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