1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 142 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zodiac | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
