2007 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 3 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 449 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS 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 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Territory | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |