2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | ST 460 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |