2008 Ford Territory vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Laurel would be higher. 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 626 kg more than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Territory | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |