2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 309 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |