1986 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 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 1982 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ford Escort 1982 Nissan Silvia
Make Ford Nissan
Model Escort Silvia
Year Released 1986 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1751 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2410 mm


 

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