1957 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
