1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 524 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
