1978 Ford LTD vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 685 kg more than 1983 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | LTD | Leopard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |