1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 2011 Ford E-250

To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 30 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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