1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 425 kg more than 1983 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
