2007 Ford Territory vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 342 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Territory | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5766 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
