2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 885 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3954 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
