2007 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Territory | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
