1942 Jeep MB vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Jeep MB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Jeep MB would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1942 Jeep MB. (59 HP @ 3820 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1942 Jeep MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1942 Jeep MB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Jeep MB. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Jeep MB.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Jeep MB | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | MB | 109 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3820 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |