1977 Ford LTD 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 LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | Titan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3560 mm |
