1985 Ford Laser vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 403 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser, 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
