1978 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 696 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol.

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