1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
