2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 84 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. 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 (510 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Expedition | Commander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
