1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 111 kg more than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker.

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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Chrysler New Yorker 2008 Ford Territory
Make Chrysler Ford
Model New Yorker Territory
Year Released 1951 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5421 cc 3984 cc
Horse Power 180 HP 0 HP
Torque 423 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.8 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.1 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 76 L


 

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