2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 525 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Silvia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |