1970 Nissan Skyline vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Skyline | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Skyline | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
