1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 85 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |