2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Ford Maverick and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Ford Maverick.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Maverick | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Maverick | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |
