1968 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |