2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 37 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 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Territory |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 324 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |