1986 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Leopard |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |