2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
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 Ranger (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |