2006 Ford Territory vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 466 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Territory | Colorado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |