2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 398 kg more than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Commander | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2002 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 106 L |
