1976 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2310 mm |
