1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 21 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Silvia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |