1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 14 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 360 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Scorpio | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |