2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire. 2007 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Liberty | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Liberty | Aspire |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 37 L |