2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 611 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 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 | 2016 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |