1972 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort.
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 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
