1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 508 kg more than 1969 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Skyline |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |