1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 497 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranchero | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1422 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
