2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 347 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2002 Ford Taurus 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. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Almera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1768 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
