1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1984 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-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 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-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
