1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
