1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 485 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Leopard |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |