1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has manual transmission. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Milan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
