1998 Ford Puma vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1998 Ford Puma and 1998 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma. 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 1998 Ford Puma. 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Puma | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Puma | Patrol |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2196 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |