2007 Ford Territory vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 523 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 Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Territory | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
