1984 Ford Tempo vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo.

Because 2009 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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