1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 6 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 6239D | Territory |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
