2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.

Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.

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