2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-250 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1810 mm |
