1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
