2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1972 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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