2006 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio 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 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1366 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2007 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio 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 | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Territory | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2609 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 20.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 56 L |
