1978 Ford LTD 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 LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | Titan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3560 mm |
