1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1990 Ford Taurus
When comparing the 1990 Jeep Cherokee's and the 1990 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The 1990 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee's and the 1990 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Jeep Cherokee is a better car than the 1990 Ford Taurus.
1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1990 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1990 Jeep Cherokee loses 41.7 percent of its value and the 1990 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 1990 Jeep Cherokee retains 11 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1990 Ford Taurus.
1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1990 Ford Taurus Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 13 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1990 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 8.2 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Cherokee a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1990 Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the 1990 Ford Taurus base engine makes 90 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles.This gives the 1990 Ford Taurus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1990 Jeep Cherokee the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 1990 Jeep Cherokee and 1990 Ford Taurus are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1990 Ford Taurus has higher safety ratings than the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.416533
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.003663 / 10
Reliability:
8.210989 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 56Ranking
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17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 56Ranking
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22 out of / 66Ranking
22 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
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32 out of / 56Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 56Ranking
40 out of / 49Ranking
41 out of / 56Ranking
43 out of / 56Ranking
48 out of / 58Ranking
49 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Ford Taurus Rankings
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2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
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4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
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7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1990 Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Base, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, Sport
1990 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
GL, L, LX, SHO
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
1 years / 12000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
1 years / 12000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
90 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.030 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2832 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
63.3 inches
Length:
165.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2956 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available