2006 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1166 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Territory | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5653 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
