1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 445 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio.

Because 1994 Ford Scorpio 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 1994 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Scorpio 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Scorpio Almera
Year Released 1994 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 115 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1760 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2540 mm


 

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