1978 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Titan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3560 mm |