2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 173 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2440 mm |
