1992 Ford Corsair vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1992 Ford Corsair and 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Nissan 200 SX 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 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair, 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Corsair | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
