1957 Ford Popular vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 457 kg more than 1957 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Popular | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |