2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 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 190 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 269 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |