1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3160 mm |