2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 18 kg more than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Cherokee | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Cherokee | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3160 mm |