2002 Ford Focus vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 17 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 37 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1985 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 1985 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |