1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 48 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1389 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.
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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 135 L |
