2007 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 730 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva 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 | 2009 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Territory | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1688 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
