2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 269 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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 Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |