1984 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |