1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |