2006 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Ford Territory and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Territory | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2736 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
