1960 Nissan Patrol vs. 1999 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1999 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (126 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Patrol. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 78 kg more than 1960 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Nissan Patrol | 1999 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
