2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,007 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1077 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Explorer. 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 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Explorer | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4007 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
