2007 Ford Territory vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Sentia 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 85 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 456 kg more than 1998 Mazda Sentia. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Territory | Sentia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2954 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |