1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |