2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1934 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | F-250 | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2985 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 78 L |