1976 Ford Torino vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 450 kg more than 1990 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Torino | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |