2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2680 mm |