1982 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 221 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.

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