1962 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 637 kg more than 1962 Jeep CJ5.

Because 1962 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jeep CJ5. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1962 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1962 Jeep CJ5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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