2007 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 301 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Territory | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 416 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |