1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 206 kg more than 1981 Chrysler Newport. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chrysler Newport.

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