2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | ST 460 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |