2007 Ford Territory vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 798 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.

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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Territory 1981 Nissan Skyline
Make Ford Nissan
Model Territory Skyline
Year Released 2007 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2792 cc
Horse Power 244 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1218 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2620 mm


 

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