1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 58 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT 40 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
