2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Econovan | Patrol |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2980 mm |