2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Territory |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |