2006 Ford Ikon vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 37 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 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 1876 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, 2006 Ford Ikon, 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.

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