1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 585 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 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Leopard |
Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |