2007 Ford Territory vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1969 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1813 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
