1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |