2007 Ford Territory vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Territory | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
