2008 Ford Territory vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 619 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 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | NV |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
