1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 281 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2007 Ford Territory
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Territory
Year Released 1985 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 244 HP
Torque 346 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.7:1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2850 mm


 

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