2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger 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 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Leopard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |