1984 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 535 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |