2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.

Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Ram 2008 Ford Territory
Make Dodge Ford
Model Ram Territory
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 3982 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 0 HP
Torque 509 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 6300 mm 5770 mm
Vehicle Height 2000 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 4080 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 76 L


 

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