2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 537 kg more than 1984 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Ranger | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Leopard |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |