1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 6,553 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1972 Ford Gran Torino has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Gran Torino | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6553 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2014 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |