2008 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 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 570 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Territory | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |