1980 Nissan Skyline vs. 2008 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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