1951 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Taunus | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Titan |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 4060 mm |