1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Ford Tempo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Tempo weights approximately 145 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo, 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 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Tempo | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tempo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
