1989 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Taurus weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Taurus, 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, 1989 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Taurus | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |