1992 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Silvia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |