1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 41 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | CJ5 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2510 mm |
