2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 351 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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 Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
