2007 Ford Territory vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 529 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Territory | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5998 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
