1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | F-250 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3967 mm |