2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-350 and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | E-350 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
