1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Titan |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |