2000 Ford Econoline vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2000 Ford Econoline and 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Econoline (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Econoline weights approximately 609 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Econoline | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2700 mm |
