TrackHawk vs 5.9 Limited: A Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

The TrackHawk and 5.9 Limited are two super Jeep Grand Cherokees separated by two-decades. So how do they stack up? Watch on to find out.

[@Dillon1108]

The Trackhawk is amazing but the 5.9 ZJ is literally my childhood.

[@tahoebrocksmith723]

Lol we have a Jeep xj and it’s prolly the closest I’ll ever get to a 5.9 zj

[@saltysandwich3839]

Lol same but I drive a 5.9

[@jldfishing6622]

I own two Dodge durangos RT both of them are 5.9 and all-wheel drive a 2000 and 2001 the 2000 is pretty fast it's taking out a couple of Corvettes and the 2001 is a build in the process

[@behtrm]

@@saltysandwich3839 I love the 5.9s.. hard to find them for sale in good shape where I live. Ended up getting a super clean and off-road worthy 2000 XJ Classic trim instead.

[@Docstantinople]

The 5.9 limited Jeep was arguably the best luxurious American vehicle you could buy in the 90’s.

[@woody.503]

Dude I have a 5.9 with 255k miles and a custom exhaust, I’m the second owner and I go on the highway and go to a nearby town and then come back every day so I ha e an excuse to floor it. My average mpg is 8.4 and I don’t care. It’s my baby a I will rebuild the motor when it seizes. There’s nothing like a 360 Mopar Big Block in a Mid size SUV. I love your video, and I hope that your 5.9 will stay in such mint condition for a long time.

[@itsjamesdylan9055]

Small block***

[@jamiepark8359]

I absolutely love the 98 5.9 my wife had one and we put a brand new 5.9 in and it was a tank in the snow

[@user-nl2fk9le1b]

5.2, 445000 км.

[@jackmorrison5875]

The way that 5.9 body moves when revving.. 😍 miss my Jeep but I’m happy with my 5.2. The 5.9 is pretty much a bored out 5.2

[@Formerlywarmer]

False. But they are both great motors.

[@Budrob998]

And a former niner owner who now owns a 5.2 is also bored😂

[@uniquegore1063]

The 5.2 is the 318cu stroker motor. Can’t go wrong with it. I own one as well. Love my zj

[@rrobbins4]

I have a platinum 5.9 and a slate 5.9...love them!

[@jameswatt932]

I liked the video for the 5.9

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

That's why i clicked on the video.

[@Docstantinople]

I like old school cars because when you rev them the whole car shakes like the 5.9 did.

[@chibigoji98]

Being a 5.9 owner, I love mine but I must say the platinum example you have here is by far one of the cleanest examples I've seen.

[@TheDrewJohnsonExperience]

I was extremely lucky to find it. One owner, completely stock and just 42k miles. The gauge needles are still bright orange, which tells you this was tucked away somewhere cozy when not in use. Thanks for watching!

[@chibigoji98]

Are either of you on the Facebook z88z group?

[@twohats8462]

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience do you want to sell it?

[@ozerserkan]

I have another complete stock 5.9 with almost 100k. And it is green=) i love to drive every time

[@MusclecarFred]

I have a Platinum 5.9 and absolutely love it. I was lucky enough to find one like Drew. All original with 26,000 miles. Great sound when you start it up and classy looking.

[@HoonForLife]

I got a 97 5.2 limited and my neighbor has a 5.9 limited both in platinum grey awesome super tough jeeps

[@devils472]

My pops bought my Deep Slate 5.9L new in ‘98 and gave it to me about 10 years ago. Still stock setup and now has 330K miles on it and still running strong! Can’t believe how clean the one in the video is though!

[@Mauser1965]

Yet, nobody mentions the programmable garage door opener built into the driver visor or the stereo controls on the back side of the steering wheel which one just uses one finger tips. Dimming mirrors. Yet the 98 5.9 is distinct as it's the only ZJ with the functional hoods louvers. I notice it because my '97 has all those features, along with the sun roof and fuel tank, differential and front armor which is rare. The dealership installed the class III hitch for mine for free as it was an easy "recall" issue. Back glass raises and has the wipers. I forgot to mention the heated leather front seats. Congrats on still having yours. :)

[@paulsullivan3549]

@@Mauser1965 Based on what everyone is saying,I bought my neighbors. 200,000 miles Two thousand dollars.

[@MusclecarFred]

I have a Platinum 5.9 and absolutely love it. I was lucky enough to find one like Drew's all original with 26,000 miles. Sounds so good when you start it up and runs great like new with those Classic looks.

[@zacholson3780]

How many miles on the 5.9 now Fred?

[@MusclecarFred]

@@zacholson3780 Been enjoying it this summer, has around 32K on it now. Getting ready to tuck it back for winter storage.

[@uniquegore1063]

Sound even better if you remove the muffler and straight pipe her.

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

I'm glad to see the 5.9 get some love and not be forgotten as the first Jeep SRT. Probably the only time this will be next to a Trackhawk. And some good information on 5.9s not all people know, you know your ZJ stuff my dude.

[@Mr.boxxchevy]

Man I would love one of those Cherokees with the 5.9

[@Threesixty31]

Nice tribute to the 5.9. Maybe one day a collector like the Wagoneer is today. About suspension, that's right that there is no difference with the standard ZJ, but what I enjoy is that it allows the Niner to go off road, while the Trackhawk and SRTs are excusively dedicated to street use, which can become quickly boring in real life.

[@necrodh]

I think they are collectors since now, but people is blind, they need to see one in a big movie or a tv to hype them.

[@leakyjeep5.9]

5.9 for life! Everything on mine is modded one way or another and looks stock, so its not too annoying to drive. I surprise people around corners lol

[@bryonwelch5181]

I just out mine will drift this morning

[@christiansanden8005]

The ZJ is awesome and a real Jeep, i love my GC 94, 5.2, fantastic

[@ericharrison619]

For the long run I would rather have the proper Jeep. The legendary ZJ.

[@1QKGLH]

Cool video. I have a platinum niner as well, but lifted with a winch and stuff. I love how the body shakes when you rev the 5.9. Looks mean.

[@tangledline]

Well throw the TrackHawk in the mud and water and lets see if she can actually live up to the 5.9 (and 5.2) GC heritage. They were very good offroad.

[@agjibajrami432]

big respect for 5.9

[@emilianocruz11]

Love the 2 jeeps grand cherokee but the 5.9 limited its very special to me and the 2005 - 2010 wk grand cherokee hemi 5.7 its a special heml engine the 5.7lts and sounds amazing

[@saltysandwich3839]

I have a 5.9 limited that my parents bought in 98 and I was brought home in it in 2003 and I drive it today

[@ascendantrobin3230]

Love the ZJ as a 90s kid and the big 5.9 naturally aspirated sounds so good and clean, theyre rare to find these days. then the trackhawk is a crazy powerhouse with super slick styling and equipment, not sure which one id rather own!! great vid 💯

[@THESLlCK]

The trackhawk... goddamn. WHAT A VEHICLE!

[@donald2167]

I love my Stone White 5.9. She's got over 230k miles, dad was the 2nd owner, still looking and running good. All stock but the muffler and have every receipt since 2000

[@uniquegore1063]

Same. My 5.2 is all stock for a little bit longer Never has a check engine light and has over 270k miles on the motor. I’ve replaced the radiator, front axles and an idler pulley. Oh and I replaced the stock horn with a much cooler horn that makes all kinds of animal sounds and sirens and has a PA system

[@donald2167]

@@uniquegore1063 Nice! V8 Jeeps are the best. Just did the diffs, T case, and now doing control arms and motor mounts/tranny mount next. Be sure to check your motor and tranny mounts, mine are original and shot from previous oil leaks and time.

[@necrodh]

I have a '98 5.2 same gray engine stock with a thrush exhaust, i still loving it.

[@jamalwalker2104]

I have a 97 Limited ZJ IN moss green. I enjoy driving it too.

[@austinaubinoe]

Awesome video! My dad drives a 2018 Trackhawk, and I a 2013 5.7L Overland. I am going to look at a white 1998 5.9 at the end of the month that an older lady has owned since nearly new. I am absolutely fascinated by big motor Jeeps. I also currently own a 1977 Cherokee Chief with a factory 401ci engine. Great comparison you did here and I like how you looked deep to see the similarities. It’s the same idea! The 5.9 was so special when it came out, glad you did it justice here. What did that 42k mile example end up selling for?

[@dannyhuffman3587]

Did you end up buying it?

[@pattycarljackson]

I love the zj.

[@MillennialRebelion]

5.9 zj is my personal favorite and probably always will be

[@Mascal991]

i prefer to life the ZJ 5.9 ❤

[@paulsullivan3549]

Just bought my neighbors for two thousand dollars. 200,000 miles. Little old lady who babied it. Your videos helped make my decision. Thanks.

[@user-wo3yf7fc6x]

funny seeing you here

[@sebkura5642]

5.9 looks sexy af

[@andrewdiez8353]

I got a 96 ZJ with the 5.2L. Pretty good motor (owned 2 4.0L XJ's before it). Love how like 99% of the comments are about the ZJ. IMO the 93-98 Grand Cherokee is the best. If I had the money, would restore mine and prolly do a swap for a 5.9L and keep the 5.2 for tinkering.

[@uniquegore1063]

I’m restoring my 98 zj currently. Decided to stick with the 5.2 and stroke it though. That motor is a monster. I’ve walked many newer sports cars with my stock motor.

[@jlynn4736]

Bro great video. Thank you so much.

[@BobF315]

Love the Trackhawk but got some 5.9 love. I recently bought a 2001 5.9 R/T awd Durango. Already bought Edelbrock heads, studs and girdle, and a 7582 1.25ar turbo. Looking for 650whp on moderate 8-12lbs boost with a mild cam. It’s a daily. Next purchase is a forged crank to go with my 408 stroker pistons.

[@rochase1658]

Should have thrown in an 08 ish srt8 for an over all comparison ,none the less still a good comparison maybe a separate video coming 😛then a drag race comparison lol

[@TeEdAbEaSt]

I agree they should have did all 3 in my opinion 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@arcticdragon3565]

I have the same 360 (5.9 Magnum) in my 2000 Durango. Classic small block mopar!

[@DakotaJaegle]

You should compare all 4 gens highest performance. 98 5.9, 04 4.7 HO, 06 srt8, 19 trackhawk

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@fgrau7376]

My dream car was the 5.9L in high school

[@MLGDorito69]

do a video on the 5.2 1995 jeep grand Cherokee limited.

[@BLACKzj52]

I has a Bright Platinum 5.9L ZJ without a sunroof. HATED the lack of sunroof. My 96 "5.9L" ZJ has a sunroof 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@geuros]

I have 4.7 WJ, and I have to say, maybe they have 1/4 of the power of modern supercars, but that 1st gear is so aggressive you will get off the line the fastest all the time. And if you drive some people, they feel like "woow, this pulls like a jet plane". And yes, they are super comfortable. You can even get used to that sway. My rear sway bar is totally loose in bushings, and it's still fine, just a matter of habit. 5.9 without muffler and cat sounds bruuutaaaal...

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@geuros]

@@jehadhjaya2767 well, I'd say the power is there, question is what about gears. But it's not a problem to modify the gearbox anyways so I'd say yes. But I would never try that. Better question would be "if I get stuck in traffic jam on a highway, can I drive through the forest on my right side and cross that river?" Haha

[@texastackycal7979]

Great video

[@terrystratford1235]

Yeh, but which one you guna take off road?

[@divinootelma4147]

5.9 ❤️

[@manuelgarcia6138]

no race?

[@noopyvillenikkoworld1511]

I currently have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Laredo Limited V8 and in trying to figure out how I wanna customize it

[@GroovyBabyYeah]

I think a better comparison would've been the first gen SRT8 but I understand this is about the first versus the latest rather than the stop gap

[@juanricardohernandezparra7001]

tks a lot

[@ColbertV8]

Trackhwk is a dream to me... I have one 1998 "mopar" 5.9 and I love it (have videos on youtube)....

[@jasonthomas8515]

I think back in 1998 the Grand Cherokee was the world’s fastest Sport Utility Vehicle with the 5.9 V8

[@Marathon13240]

Yes the trackhawk hooks hard AF but still that ZJ chassis twist is fucking great

[@edgarguzman7432]

jeep 5.9 and 5.2 the best has been many years and still traveling I do not think that modern I endured more than 10 years pulling ..

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@sheltonsingletary2488]

He said if you had and unlimited budget you surly would pick the Track Hawk. I am not so sure about that. I would go for that 5.9 in a second,

[@Hoonmaro]

My 96 has all those options lol the only different feature the limited had inside was the sound bar and different door panels lol

[@zj_miami9151]

Cam Mcleod-Gartner Fake News

[@uniquegore1063]

Arguably? It was literally the top of the line suv in 98 and the fastest too.

[@zachariahh1529]

...actually, if I had an infinite budget I'd still get the 5.9; it will go more places than the mall running Trackhawk ever could.

[@chewyyo3383]

No way 😂

[@user-kb3qy3pz3d]

5.9. Vs 5.7HEMI. =??????

[@zacholson3780]

How many miles on the 5.9 now Drew?

[@dej4422]

Sadly it's sold. Hopefully not too many!

[@Platinumtag]

I want to see them race.

[@loapher_garage]

Searching hard for one right now but can’t find one! WTF people need to sell it to me

[@saeedtafish1152]

I have a 1999 Jeep grand cherokee v8 5.2 LIMETED

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@HILLBURKE]

I love my 5.9

[@FASTFPSGAMER]

did you really say - some poo came out!?! hahahahaha LMAO i had to rewind the part a few times XDyup the TH SRT will do that to ya!!!

[@mechanic050]

😍😍😍

[@That_1_guy69]

I love my niner

[@streetroyalty1]

Love the 5.9LM! I’ve got vids of mine on my page.

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@twohats8462]

JEEP!!!

[@hectorherrera3020]

Con la Zj me imagino en cualquier Terreno. Con la otra..... no se...

[@stormywhether4199]

I will never buy a, cheep again 5.7 hemi 55 thousand miles what a 🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@DakotaJaegle]

youre a lemon

[@2steaksandwiches665]

The 5.9 was cool because it didn’t look like anything special. The new fast jeeps look sexually angry. Love the sleeper look

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@jaysmith5084]

Take the Track Hawk and fit everything into the limited ZJ if money isn't a object and now you got the best of both worlds

[@johnnyspiva9312]

Got me a TrackHawk. BEST rig ever.

[@joseespinal823]

the 5.9 from 1993-1998 is best that the trackhawk and the cassete and cd is the best im 12 year old

[@user-jz3vc9kd2j]

Lol my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is 300 horse stock V6. Crazy how a stock 5.9 V8 only made 250 horse.

[@leakyjeep5.9]

But your van is still slower.. Numbers aren't the whole story.

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Although it's 245 hp, the torque is 472nm, but the stupid 4-speed transmission kills the torque of this car, and if they put a 5-speed transmission, this car will become much faster.

[@fiveninegarage]

Do you want to sell the 9er?

[@TheDrewJohnsonExperience]

I do! Do you want to buy it?

[@fiveninegarage]

The Drew Johnson Experience I do

[@fiveninegarage]

The Drew Johnson Experience are you in Ohio I’m in Michigan

[@TheDrewJohnsonExperience]

Yup, Ohio. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@briansmith2875]

What did you sell for?

[@tlilmoo]

Looked like he shit his pants at the end!

[@1Reddd]

It’s hard for me to like the ZJ, I want to so badly because they’re so nice and affordable... it’s like an XJ and a WJ had a baby, and the hood resembles a door wedge. Other than that they seem really nice.

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@grandcherokee5.9v89]

I'm sorry but trackhawk will never be able to deliver 5.9 V8 possibilities. Absolutely unreplaceble car ever.

[@chewyyo3383]

You must be drunk

[@cempolat4149]

5.9

[@tba042]

And now try to go offroad with both of them. Only one will get the job done..

[@umuterdinc8178]

i have 5.9 too and it is still one of the best cars in today. I realy love to suprise bmw drivers on highway :D

[@jehadhjaya2767]

Can the 5.9L Grand Cherokee reach 140mph if the speed limiter is removed?

[@user-nl2fk9le1b]

ZJ был внедорожником...

[@Docstantinople]

The real question is how many Cherokee track hawks has Jeep sold? 😂

[@user-nl2fk9le1b]

1997. 5.2. пробег 444550.Россия. У меня с 2011 года

[@user-vp7jv6es7v]

Это что Брат ВОДОНОСА

[@ramoncorrea5426]

Te mamaste wey

[@MA-fu5tm]

They have too race

[@christiansanden8005]

Get offroad and you will really see which one is the winner, the ZJ will take it

[@ast-og-losta]

I will keep my 5.9. It will climb a tree.

[@timothyarmstrong5987]

no thanks I'll take the niner

[@jaydentanielu321]

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee karate as my first car

[@jaydentanielu321]

I love it but it has so many small issues

[@commops106]

shame the 5.9 are worth nothing donated mine couldn't justify putting more money into it