1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 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 Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |