1977 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 461 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2980 mm |
