1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Jeep CJ5. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1956 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 745 kg more than 1956 Jeep CJ5. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jeep CJ5. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | CJ5 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2890 mm |
