2001 Ford 49 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 34 kg more than 2001 Ford 49.
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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 49 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 171 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1332 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |