2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 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 3,983 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | D3 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 3983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
