1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |