1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Silvia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |