2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 23 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2200 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.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Excursion | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |