1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 580 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Comet | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
