1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 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 20 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 278 kg more than 1973 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
