2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
