1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 485 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Station Wagon | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
