1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 23 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Silvia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |