1977 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 2006 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 135 L |
