2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 72 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Silvia | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2868 mm |