1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 492 kg more than 1981 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 Lincoln Continental (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
