2008 Ford Territory 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 Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 623 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Territory | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5654 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 358 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
