1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Silvia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |