2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Ford Territory
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Silverado Territory
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 323 HP 0 HP
Torque 515 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 6580 mm 5770 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 4250 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 76 L


 

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