2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Titan | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2410 mm |
