1967 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1967 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 802 kg more than 1967 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jeep CJ5. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1967 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1967 Jeep CJ5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jeep CJ5 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | CJ5 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |
