1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Skyline |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |