1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 355 kg more than 1951 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Silvia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |