1958 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 713 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort.
Because 1958 Ford Escort 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 1958 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Almera |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
