1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Ford Territory

To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.

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