2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Commander | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
