1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |