2007 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Ford Territory and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Because 2007 Ford Territory is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (360 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
