1986 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 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 1969 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

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