1970 Ford 17 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford 17 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.

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