1954 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 550 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Popular | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2400 mm |
