1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
