2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Five Hundred | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |