2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 547 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
