1980 Ford Limited vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Limited weights approximately 645 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Limited | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Limited | Leopard |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |