1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (190 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 47 kg more than 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Montego |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3963 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
