2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.

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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.

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