2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 78 L |
