1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 66 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Leopard |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |