1969 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1969 Jeep CJ5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 1969 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jeep CJ5 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Jeep | Marcos |
| Model | CJ5 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2280 mm |
