1986 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Ranger (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1986 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ford Ranger | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Silvia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |