1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 234 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Scorpio | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |