2006 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 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 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 646 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Territory | Murano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |