1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (238 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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