1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 719 kg more than 1978 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Titan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4060 mm |