2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 868 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Expedition | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |