2007 Ford Territory vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (376 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 346 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
