1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1986 Ford Meteor and 1986 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1986 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 1986 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor, 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Meteor | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
