2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 534 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1330 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
