1953 Ford Popular vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Popular | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |