2008 Ford Territory vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 296 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
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, 2012 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Territory | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
