1972 Ford Torino vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 619 kg more than 1981 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | Skyline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |