1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 292 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Leopard |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |