1998 Ford Libre vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 29 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 176 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.

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, 1998 Ford Libre, 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 (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.

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