2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Territory | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4701 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
