2006 Ford Territory vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 524 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | 560 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5547 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
