2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Explorer | Territory |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |