1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (190 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 29 kg more than 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
