1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-150 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2440 mm |