2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 604 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Territory Land Cruiser
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 4163 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 194 HP
Torque 380 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 18.8:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 2620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 96 L


 

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