2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 158 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 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Territory |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |