1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia and 1990 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar, 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Telstar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |