1982 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Leopard |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |