2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 639 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Freestar | Commander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |