1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Silvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |