1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Patrol (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 876 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Patrol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan Patrol (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.

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