1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Almera |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |