1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 128 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |