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With the rapidly growing popularity of compact crossovers, the competition tightens as automobile manufacturers introduce new models to conquer the segment. When talking about hype, it is undeniable that the 2022 Ford Territory is the most sought-after and popular compact crossover of the year, beating several contenders in the same class. But is its performance worth the fame against its closest rival MG Trophy?
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Engine and Transmission
While both the Ford Territory and the MG Trophy come with a 1.5-liter engine displacement, the Territory has a Turbo EcoBoost and the Trophy has a Turbo Inline-4 engine. That 1.5-liter Turbo EcoBoost on the Ford Territory produces 141 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque maximum output, which is significantly lower than the MG Trophy's 167 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque maximum output. Delivering the power to the wheels is CVT with Sport Mode on the Territory while a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission on the Trophy.
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Although several factors affect the overall driving performance of a vehicle, there are initial strengths and weaknesses they present. Upon test driving, the Ford Territory is more responsive than the MG Trophy, even though the Trophy produces more power and torque than the Territory based on the figures those car manufacturers have provided. There is a bit of a delay in the Trophy's response of about 12.4 seconds when you accelerate it to reach a hundred.
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When it comes to steering, Ford Territory is on the light steering side, while the MG Trophy is on the weighted side. Both have an advantage; the light steering gives the driver comfort while weighted steering gives more driving stability. Which is better depends on the preference of the driver. With regards to the pulling power, Ford Territory comes with a more robust engine output on actual driving, despite that it produces lower horsepower and torque output based on the given figures, which is impressive. But it doesn't mean that the Trophy has a sloppy performance, it comes close to the Territory on that note. Overall, Ford Territory has proven that it deserves its popularity because of its profound performance beyond its stunning aesthetic appearance.
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Also Read: Ford Territory Price Review
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