2007 Ford Territory vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5401 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 120 L |
