1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Skyline |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |