2007 Ford Territory vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1999 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Territory | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7728 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
