1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1956 Ford Vedette. 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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Vedette | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |