1978 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 430 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |