1978 Ford Monarch vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Monarch weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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. 1978 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Monarch | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Monarch | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
