1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 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 114 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 113 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford 2000 has manual transmission. 1977 Ford 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford 2000 1984 Nissan Leopard
Make Ford Nissan
Model 2000 Leopard
Year Released 1977 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1992 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 99 HP 213 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2630 mm


 

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