1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 939 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Commander |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |