2007 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2007 Ford Territory and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (328 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory will offer significantly more control. 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 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Territory | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
