1968 Ford 17 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17.
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 (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17 | Titan |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |