2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Cherokee | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |