1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 920 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Megastar II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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