1968 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Nissan Skyline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |