1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (185 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 47 kg more than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
