2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 444 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 Grand 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 Grand 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
