1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Sierra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Sierra (152 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Sierra | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1010 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 |
