1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 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 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Silvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |