2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Territory |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |