2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 328 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Cherokee | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |