2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1361 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
