1955 Ford Crestline vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,643 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Crestline weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 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:
1955 Ford Crestline | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crestline | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3643 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |