1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Skyline |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |