1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 21 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Indigo | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |