1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1945 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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