2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 647 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 500 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-250 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Ford Jeep
Model F-250 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4198 cc 5654 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 0 HP
Torque 500 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2856 kg 2209 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2160 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 15.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 78 L


 

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