1981 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1981 Ford Escort is newer by 6 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 36 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.

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