2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-150 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
