2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 621 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
