1972 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 66 kg more than 1985 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Granada | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |