1985 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1985 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep Cherokee.
Because 1985 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (278 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jeep Cherokee | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Cherokee | Montclair |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2980 mm |