2000 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 27 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.

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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Contour 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Contour Almera
Year Released 2000 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2544 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.4 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1418 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 60 L


 

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