2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2004 Ford Taurus, 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.

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