I own a 100% stock auto 98 disco and an 89 5 speed 4.2 wrangler. The wrangler has 5 inches of lift and 33/12.5/15 MT tires.
The Disco is WAY smoother on the trails. The Jeep has WAY better approach and departure angles. The Disco has WAY more articulation. The Jeep has a soft top. The Disco has AC, a lazy boy for a seat, and a radio with weather band (but also a front sunroof and rear windows not working). For deep mud, I'd prefer the Jeep (w/current set up). For a long steep hill climb, I'd prefer the Disco. For a boulder field, I'd prefer the Jeep (w/ current set up). For snow up to 14 inches, I'd prefer the Disco (jeep for more due to ground clearance). The Disco can cruise safely and comfortably at 80 mph. The jeep has a hard time getting to 60 mph. BOTH get horrible gas mileage (disco=14-16/ jeep=12 (due to the tires).
The jeep has 250 k and has only needed a new ecu, u joints, carbarator, and wheel hubs (not a joke, that's it besides tires, brakes, cap, rotor, wires and plugs). The Disco (178 k) needs more things with greater frequency (mostly electronic, ha ha).
If I could have only one, . . . I love them both so I'll keep each. I will say this, with a little lift, some bigger MT tires, a locking rear diff, sliders, winch and HD bumbers, the Disco would be the better rig by far.
Let the debate continue!
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