1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 9 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Leopard |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |