1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zodiac | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
