2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 512 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |