1960 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1960 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 395 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jeep CJ5 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | CJ5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2530 mm |
