1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Leopard |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |