1978 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | LTD | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |