1942 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1942 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Ford Taunus | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1942 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 169 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |