2000 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
