1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 492 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Silvia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |