1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mazda 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | CJ5 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
