2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 298 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |