2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 83 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Skyline |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2620 mm |