2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Commander | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
