2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1981 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford E-350 | 1981 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-350 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2980 mm |