2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,987 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 614 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Freestyle | Commander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |