1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Titan.
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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 40 | Titan |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 106 L |