2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 144 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (400 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Territory | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4802 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |