1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Falcon | Commander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
