1999 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1999 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Cherokee | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |
