1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 17 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |