2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 19 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 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 103 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 2000 Ford TS-50 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. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | TS-50 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |