2000 Nissan Almera vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 841 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Almera. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Almera. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Almera | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Almera | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 142 L |
