1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 25 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |