1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Titan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3550 mm |