1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 222 kg more than 1975 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Skyline | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
