1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Leopard |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |