2008 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 696 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. 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, 2008 Audi A8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
