2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |