2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 565 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Territory | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3454 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |