1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranchero | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1813 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |