1979 Ford Limited vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Limited weights approximately 555 kg more than 1984 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. 1979 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Limited | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Limited | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |