1954 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 149 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Leopard |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |