1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Silvia | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Silvia | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
