2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 317 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Mustang | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
