1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 337 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
