1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 270 kg more than 1976 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 Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |