1980 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 295 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications: