1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 44 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX 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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2480 mm |
