1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 383 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
