1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Ford Telstar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard 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 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar, 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, 1988 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1988 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Leopard | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
