1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 40 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |