1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 8 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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, 1987 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Silvia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |