1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Titan |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 140 L |