2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2006 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 825 kg more than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Five Hundred | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |