1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Leopard |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |