1982 Ford Monarch vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1982 Ford Monarch and 1982 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Monarch weights approximately 355 kg more than 1982 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. 1982 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Monarch | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Monarch | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 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 | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
