1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 195 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Silvia | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Silvia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |