1981 Ford Probe vs. 1970 Jeep CJ5

To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Jeep CJ5.

Because 1970 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jeep CJ5. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 1970 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1970 Jeep CJ5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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