2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. 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 461 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Territory | 370Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3699 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 332 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |