2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 496 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
