1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 260 ZX | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
