2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 784 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Territory | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
