2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty.

Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Explorer 2005 Jeep Liberty
Make Ford Jeep
Model Explorer Liberty
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4013 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 319 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2077 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3320 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 78 L


 

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