2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 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 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | F-250 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 74 L |
