2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2350 mm |