1979 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan 260 ZX | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Nissan | Willys-Overland |
Model | 260 ZX | Rural |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |