1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
