1953 Ford Crestline vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Crestline weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
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:
1953 Ford Crestline | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crestline | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |