2007 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Territory | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |