2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ulysse and 2008 Ford Territory were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ulysse.

Because 2008 Ford Territory is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Ulysse 2008 Ford Territory
Make Fiat Ford
Model Ulysse Territory
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2944 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 0 HP
Torque 285 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 205 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1837 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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