2007 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 184 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Territory | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 74 L |
