1970 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
