2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 825 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Jeep Ford
Model Grand Cherokee Crown Victoria
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.7 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2031 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2150 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 72 L


 

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