1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 49 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
