1984 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1984 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 11 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, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (115 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jeep 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 130 kg more than 1984 Jeep Cherokee.

Because 1984 Jeep 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, 1984 Jeep 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, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Jeep Cherokee 1973 Mercury Montego
Make Jeep Mercury
Model Cherokee Montego
Year Released 1984 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 4095 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3010 mm


 

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