1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Ford Tempo is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo, 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | Silvia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |