2009 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 2 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (328 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 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 | 1910 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
