1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 276 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |