2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 24 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 707 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2630 mm |
