1958 Jeep CJ vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1958 Jeep CJ and 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Jeep CJ. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 Jeep CJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jeep CJ. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jeep CJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jeep CJ | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CJ | SC |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2830 mm |
