2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,700 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 82 kg more than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Cherokee | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3276 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
