1958 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1696 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 2012 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Patrol |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |