2000 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.

Because 2000 Ford Falcon 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 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Falcon Almera
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4940 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 0 HP
Torque 420 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 60 L


 

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