1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1985 Ford Telstar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 15 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar, 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1985 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Skyline | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Skyline | Telstar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |