1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranchero | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1809 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
