2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 3 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 301 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Five Hundred | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |