1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Skyline. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1997 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Skyline |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |