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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 421 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 | 4009 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
