1951 Ford Custom vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Custom | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
