1994 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Jeep Cherokee. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 545 kg more than 1994 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jeep Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jeep Cherokee | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
