2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 13 kg more than 1985 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
