1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |