1984 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 1998 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 1998 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |