1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1980 Nissan Patrol is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 956 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Patrol |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2980 mm |