2008 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 204 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Territory | STS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
