1995 Ford Royale vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 11 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale, 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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Royale | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Royale | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |