1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-250 | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-250 | Stanza |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2480 mm |