2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS

To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.

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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 2008 Cadillac CTS
Make Ford Cadillac
Model Territory CTS
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 3564 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 307 HP
Torque 380 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 85.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 249 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 6.3 seconds
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 1794 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 68 L


 

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