1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1989 Ford Meteor and 1989 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 1989 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 1989 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Patrol |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |