1975 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
