2012 Ford Flex vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 37 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 1028 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.
Because 1975 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Flex | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Flex | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2350 mm |
