2008 Ford Territory vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 386 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.

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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ford Pontiac
Model Territory Bonneville
Year Released 2008 2000
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 4565 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 271 HP
Torque 380 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 54 L


 

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