2006 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 275 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3491 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
