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 (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 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 247 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 (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (313 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
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 | 3687 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
