2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 41 kg more than 2001 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |