2000 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2000 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Because 2000 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Corsair. 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, 2000 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Cherokee | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
