2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Territory |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 76 L |
