1977 Ford Granada vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada 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 182 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Titan |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |