2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Ford Territory were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 506 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Territory |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
