1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Mercury | Jeep |
Model | Montego | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2916 mm |