2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Excursion 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Excursion Almera
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7274 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 232 HP 0 HP
Torque 677 Nm 138 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 3270 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2540 mm