2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2000 Ford 24.7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford 24.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford 24.7 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1989 Nissan Silvia.

Because 1989 Nissan 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 1989 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford 24.7, 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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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