2007 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Territory 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Territory SLR McLaren
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 5439 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 617 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 780 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 334 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 4.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1768 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 98 L


 

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