Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer
If you’re gearing up to find a vehicle that can head off-road and bring the camper or boat with you, then you’ll want either the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee or 2021 Ford Explorer. Both vehicles are known for their adventurous sides that enable you to head out to the great outdoors.
If you’re not sure which one would tackle the wilderness around New Holland, Lancaster, or Reading, Pennsylvania, better, New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) is here to help.
Read our Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer comparison below!
Performance and Power
The Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee offer impressive engine options.
The Explorer has three engines to choose from, with a standard 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 kicking things off with 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Two other engines are available, with the options of a maximum 400 horsepower with the 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 or 318 horsepower with the 3.3L Hybrid.
By comparison, the Grand Cherokee has four engine options to choose from. The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with stop/start fuel-saving tech generates 295 horsepower.
The next three engines outshine the Explorer engines. The available 5.7L HEMI® V8 provides 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The next engine, the available 6.4L SRT® V8, boasts 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, the most powerful engine of the bunch is the available Supercharged 6.2L V8 with a whopping 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque!
Off-Road Capability
The Explorer and Grand Cherokee are prepared to go off-road so that you can let out your wild side.
The 2021 Explorer has available Intelligent 4-wheel drive with Terrain Management System™. This system gives you up to seven drive modes to choose from so that you can match your drive to the terrain.
The 2021 Grand Cherokee has a similar system: the available Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System. Combine that with the available Quadra-Drive® II 4x4 System with Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential, and you’ll be able to take on whatever terrain you come across.
Like to tackle rocky areas? The available Quadra-Lift® Suspension System gives your Jeep 10.8 inches of ground clearance. The Grand Cherokee also has impressive water fording capabilities, able to get through up to 20 inches of water.
Towing Capacity
For adventurous weekends, you might want to bring along a trailer or a boat to experience the great outdoors to the fullest. To do that, you’ll need an SUV that can tow.
The maximum towing capacity of the Ford Explorer when properly equipped comes to 5,600 pounds.
On the other hand, the maximum towing capacity of the Grand Cherokee tops out at 7,200 pounds when properly equipped—that’s almost 2,000 more pounds to work with
Which Adventure-Ready SUV Wins the Day?
When you compare the performance, power, off-roading capabilities, and towing capacity of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer, the former comes out ahead. The Grand Cherokee is more prepared to hit the great outdoors around New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA.
If you want to see this Jeep for yourself, contact New Holland CDJR. We’ll help get you behind the wheel and show you what this SUV can do. Test drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee today!
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