1981 Ford Probe vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 256 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Probe | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Probe | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1626 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
