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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 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 118 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 (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1993 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |