1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranchero | Leopard |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2753 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |