2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 7 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), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (459 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 520 kg more than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 459 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2156 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
