2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 195 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 Mondeo, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
