2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 24 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 103 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.

Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.

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