1998 Ford Courier vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano

To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Courier would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 522 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier.

Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Courier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (278 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier.

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