1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Patrol |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 135 L |