1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1371 kg more than 1984 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
| Model | Leopard | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3327 mm |
