2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida

To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Nissan Tiida 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 738 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida.

Because 2008 Ford Territory is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Tiida, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 2008 Nissan Tiida
Make Ford Nissan
Model Territory Tiida
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Crossover Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 380 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 78.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 83.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 11.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1278 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 52 L


 

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