2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.

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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-250 2008 Jeep Commander
Make Ford Jeep
Model F-250 Commander
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 2987 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 0 HP
Torque 500 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.8:1 18.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2892 kg 2410 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 2270 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2790 mm


 

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