2006 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (142 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 447 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Territory | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |