1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 135 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 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, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Thunderbird | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
