1984 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Jeep Cherokee. (115 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 256 kg more than 1984 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Taurus. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Jeep Cherokee. (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Jeep Cherokee. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1984 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1984 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Cherokee | Taurus |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2868 mm |