2006 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 389 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Territory | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2456 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
