1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 149 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |